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prudery

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  1. 1. n. The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affected scrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. excessive or affected modesty Source: wordnet
  3. 3. The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affected scrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness. Cowper. Source: webster
  4. 4. The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affectedscrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness. Cowper. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n:100 n excessive or affected modesty Source: ecdict

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